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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.91, 447.91 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.91, 447.91 and 177.11 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.91 : 447.91 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.91/447.91 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.91x = 447.91 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.91x = 79,326.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,326.22/298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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